Using time well improves our overall effectiveness and adds to the quality of life. However, the management of time continues to be a serious dilemma for many people today despite our apparent familiarity with many of the practical approaches and techniques.
This Time Management workshop provides participants with a range of approaches and techniques including: setting objectives and priorities; weekly and daily planning; analysing the nature and context of a job; styles of working; devising an overall strategy for managing time and achieving a work/life balance. The thinking behind each approach is discussed, followed by suggestions and self-assessment exercises.
Upon completion of this course, participants will have a better understanding of how:
They will also have a sense of well-being from feeling in control of your own time and enhanced personal and professional productivity.
This is a one-day course (10.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.). It will be delivered either live and online or in person at the IPA. It is facilitated by a subject matter expert.
Please see the IPA website for up to date information, course dates and to book a place.
| College | Institute of Public Administration |
| Course ID | 155058 |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Start Date | 15th October 2025 |
| Course End Date | 15th October 2025 |
| Course Duration | One Day |
| Course Time | 10.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. on scheduled dates. |
| Course Fee | POA |

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